Apples with almond or peanut butter snack, Lean Endurance take;
You get plenty of nutritional benefits when you choose apples with peanut butter. A small apple with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter supplies 7 grams of protein, or 15 percent of the daily value. Your body needs protein to build muscle and tissue, among other functions.
Apples with peanut butter provide 29 grams of carbohydrate, which your body needs to fuel its various systems. Fruits like apples are smart carb choices because they also supply fiber, the indigestible part of plant foods that support good digestion and heart health. A serving of apples with peanut butter offers more than 5 grams of fiber, or 21 percent of your daily needs.
The downside to this snack is that the spread is high in fat. While a plain apple provides no fat at all, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter gives you 24 percent of the daily value for total fat, of which 15 percent is saturated. (Simply limiting your the total peanut butter or almond butter will help)
If your diet consists mainly of plant foods, that much saturated fat in your snack probably won't be a problem. Lots of healthy plant foods, like olive oil and tofu, contain some saturated fat. However, if your meals rely heavily on meat and other animal products, you may be taking in too much saturated fat.
These Oatmeal Raisin Energy Bites are the perfect healthier treat when you’re craving an oatmeal raisin cookie. They are gluten free, refined sugar free and require less than 5 minutes of prep time. The best part is how easy they are to customize with whatever ingredients you like or have in your pantry. Lean endurance take;
A tasty snack that will help give you energy for your afternoon work schedule or pre workout
Excellent sustained energy for longer sessions due to the slow release of the oats and almond butter.
Perfect for longer days of activity or bigger weeks of exercise.
High in fiber which can aid in achieving healthy weight.
Chickpeas are easy to prepare or find and provide the body with a nice balance of protein, fiber, and carbohydrates. Lean endurance take;
They help control blood sugar. Both canned and dried chickpeas have a low glycemic index. This means that your body absorbs and digests them slowly. Also, they have a type of starch that digests slowly, called amylose. Both of these things help keep your blood sugar and insulin from going up too fast.
For vitamins and nutrients, one cup of chickpeas has:
About 6% to 8% of your daily requirement of calcium
About 40% of your daily requirement of fiber
About 22% of your daily requirement of iron (for dried cooked chickpeas; 8% for canned)
About 70% of your daily requirement of folate, or folic acid (for dried chickpeas; 15% for canned)
About 39% of your daily requirement of phosphorus (for dried chickpeas; 17% for canned)
Its a rare occasion that we recommend anything out of a package and that is by any way “processed”. While it is the ideal to eat organic minimally processed foods, engineered foods such as UCAN do have their place in training. This recipe is a slow carb and moderate fat option to help fuel before or during a workout. Lean Endurance takeaways;
Steady energy.
Allows the body to burn fat for fuel due to the very minimal insulin response.
Healthy, efficient calories.
“moves the dial” in the leaning out process and enhances body composition.
Enjoy this drink before, during or after a workout for something more flavorful than water but without any artificial colors or flavors. It’s a clever combination of simple ingredients. Benefits to the lean endurance program and food timing decision making;
Maple syrup contains magnesium and potassium, which can help prevent cramps.
Apple cider vinegar can quell nausea and indigestion.
